Coping strategies | Children’s quotations | Parent’s quotations |
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Distraction | “I often watch TV or iPad or play a game when the injection is prepared” (Several, II) | “We have used a bunch of distraction techniques, like singing, watching movies, soft toys, cold and siblings ….” (Several, II and FG) |
Rewards | “Toys, chocolate, fun adhesive plaster, poster with stickers, Lego” (Several, II and FG) | “The effect of rewards must not be underestimated” (Parent of 11-year old child, FG) |
Control | “I have less control with a pen than a syringe, and I don’t appreciate that very much”. (16-year-old child, II) | “I think it has been helpful for her to decide something herself” (Parent of 16-year-old child, II) |
Relaxation | “When I’m thinking of something I’m looking forward to, I get relaxed” (14-year-old child, FG) | “We practiced breathing techniques in the evenings and a bit yoga, until we felt calm and relaxed” (Parent of 6-year-old child, II) |
Increasing knowledge and technical skills | “I think parents should inform their child what is going to happen, and to agree” (15-year-old child, II) | “It is easier when your child understand the reason why she needs the injection” (Parent of 8-year-old child, FG) |
Pharmacological Strategies | “I used Emla before, but then I couldn’t deal with it anymore” (13-year-old child, FG) | “He doesn’t use Emla anymore – it didn’t help” (Parent of 14-year-old child, FG) |